Mark Esper must have been thrilled to find out his security detail was retired so early, proving that in Washington, loyalty to the boss is just a suggestion.

If you ever need a blueprint on how to be a Secretary of Defense who stays in the room just long enough to be asked to leave, look no further than Mark Esper.

Mark Esper serves as a great reminder that when you finally decide to contradict a president, your invitation to the White House inner circle usually gets lost in the mail.